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Now an Emmy award-winning Netflix series! The highly-anticipated
seventh book of the New York Times bestselling series, with over 7
million copies in print 'Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier's The Last
Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.' Jeff
Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Wimpy Kid meets The Walking
Dead in this hilarious series packed with monsters and zombies.
Jack, Quint, June, and Dirk's journey continues with new friends,
new stakes, and a new ride! With his zombie-controlling powers
growing stronger, Jack Sullivan and his buddies are road-tripping
toward the mysterious Tower, where they must once and for all stop
Rezzoch the Ancient, Destructor of Worlds, from descending upon our
dimension. But their journey is sidetracked when they are swept up
by the Mallusc, an enormous centipede monster carrying the world's
largest shopping mall on its back. On board, the kids discover a
thriving monster society: Mallusc City! There, they encounter old
allies as well as old foes, who are ruling over Mallusc City with
an iron fist. Beating these bad guys in battle is not an option,
but beating them in an election is... so Jack runs for mayor of
Mallusc City! At first, proving his leadership skills just means
shaking monster hands, kissing monster babies and promising to fill
the water fountains with strawberry Nesquik. But when the Mallusc
falls under attack, Jack must learn how to be a true leader before
it's too late . . . Told in a mixture of text and black-and-white
illustration, this is the perfect series for any kid who's ever
dreamed of starring in their own comic book or video game. The Last
Kids on Earth series: The Last Kids on Earth The Last Kids on Earth
and the Zombie Parade The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King
The Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond The Last Kids on Earth
and the Midnight Blade The Last Kids on Earth and the Skeleton Road
And don't miss the full-colour graphic novel: The Last Kids on
Earth: Thrilling Tales from the Tree House
Three books of fun in one! Join Dave the naughtiest unicorn for a BUMPER collection of three favourite funny stories, perfect for reluctant readers and boys and girls aged 5-8.
Mira has always dreamed of having her very own unicorn, so she's over the moon when she finally gets her invitation to Unicorn School! But Dave isn't quite the elegant, sparkling unicorn she's been dreaming of … he's more grumpy than glittery and loves to snooze and eat donuts! But Dave has hidden strengths – he's brilliant at prancing AND and he holds the Unicorn School record for the amount of poos ever done in one day (38) – and soon Mira and Dave are the BEST of friends.
Join Dave and the gang for three amazing, magical adventures in one. This bumper collection contains The Naughtiest Unicorn, The Naughtiest Unicorn at Sports Day and The Naughtiest Unicorn on a School Trip.
Do you believe in unicorns? Would you like to join a secret club of
unicorn experts, who search for and look after unicorns in the
wild? Now is the time to earn your place in the Secret Unicorn
Club. Earn ten badges on your journey towards becoming an official
Secret Unicorn Club member then discover a hidden handbook for only
the truest friend of the unicorns. Guard the precious knowledge
within these pages for the good of all horsekind...
Once upon a time there was a boy with a wicked tongue... Before
Cardan was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child
with a heart of stone. In this sumptuously illustrated tale, Holly
Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame's
enigmatic high king. This tale includes delicious details of life
before The Cruel Prince, an adventure beyond The Queen of Nothing,
and familiar but pivotal moments from The Folk of the Air trilogy,
told wholly from Cardan's perspective. This new instalment in the
Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romance,
danger, humour and drama that enchanted readers everywhere.
Black Panther meets Percy Jackson in this action-packed and
empowering middle-grade superhero series about a British-Nigerian
girl who learns that her Afro hair has psychokinetic powers. Soon
to be a feature film with a major streamer! I close my eyes, trying
to push the power bubbling in me back down . . . Hairbands snap as
my hair shoots out like superfine arrows, tearing through
everything in its path. Onyeka has a lot of hair - the kind that
makes strangers stop in the street. She's always felt insecure
about her vibrant curls, until she makes an important discovery:
she can control her hair with her mind! Her mother quickly whisks
her off to the Academy of the Sun, a school in Nigeria where Solari
- children with superpowers - are trained. But Onyeka and her new
friends at the Academy soon have to put their powers to the test as
they find themselves caught up in an epic battle . . . one that
puts the future of all Solari at risk. Praise for Onyeka and the
Academy of the Sun: 'Exhilarating and original, Onyeka is the
superhero you've been waiting for.' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author
of The Girl of Ink and Stars 'Brilliant characters, action-packed
plot, heartfelt themes of identity, family and friendship. A
DAZZLING story about finding your power.' Sophie Anderson, author
of The House with Chicken Legs 'An incredible story that reinvents
the concept of a school for magical kids. So inspiring and
creatively original.' L. D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds
Travel Agency 'Fast-paced, action-packed and empowering. Tola
Okogwu's storytelling shines so bright you'll want the next
instalment immediately.' A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the
Unicorn Thief 'An inspiring, original and exciting roller coaster
of a book.' Katie Tsang, co-author of Dragon Mountain 'A rich and
gripping story of discovering that your greatest power can come
from within. I loved it!' Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy
'Brilliant, witty writing and spot-on characterisation.' Louie
Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good 'A
thrilling, magical page-turner. Children will fall in love with
this story.' Jenny McLachlan, author of The Land of Roar 'Wildly
fun and a huge breath of invigorating fresh air.' Sam Copeland,
author of Charlie Changes Into a Chicken 'A thrilling,
action-packed adventure full of heart. Onyeka is sure to be
everyone's new favourite superhero.' Hannah Gold, author of The
Last Bear
The intoxicating and bloodthirsty finale to the New York Times bestselling The Cruel Prince, nominated for the CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2019, and New York Times bestseller The Wicked King, winner of the Best YA Fantasy category in the Goodreads Choice Awards
After being pronounced Queen of Faerie and then abruptly exiled by the Wicked King Cardan, Jude finds herself unmoored, the queen of nothing. She spends her time with Vivi and Oak, watching reality television, and doing odd jobs, including squaring up to a cannibalistic faerie.
When her twin sister Taryn shows up asking a favour, Jude jumps at the chance to return to the Faerie world, even if it means facing Cardan, who she loves despite his betrayal. When a dark curse is unveiled, Jude must become the first mortal Queen of Faerie and break the curse, or risk upsetting the balance of the whole Faerie world.
__________________ 'Easily my read of the year. Sheer perfection
from start to finish' - Catherine Doyle 'A beautiful and profound
retelling' - Madeline Miller, author of CIRCE and THE SONG OF
ACHILLES 'Utterly transporting ... This dynamic feminist retelling
is illustrated with stunning, polychromatic power' - Guardian Books
of the Year __________________ A dazzling, feminist retelling of
Greek myth from the internationally bestselling author of The
Miniaturist, stunningly illustrated by Olivia Lomenech Gill. Exiled
to a far-flung island by the whims of the gods, Medusa has little
company except the snakes that adorn her head instead of hair. But
when a charmed, beautiful boy called Perseus arrives on the island,
her lonely existence is disrupted with the force of a supernova,
unleashing desire, love and betrayal... Filled with glorious
full-colour illustrations by award-winning Olivia Lomenech Gill,
this astonishing retelling of Greek myth is perfect for readers of
Circe and The Silence of the Girls. Illuminating the girl behind
the legend, it brings alive Medusa for a new generation.
__________________ '... a must read for women of all ages' - Red
Magazine '... stole my heart from its first fierce lines' - Mary
Watson 'A beautiful and compassionate retelling that gives the
serpent-headed monster of myth a powerful and haunting humanity' -
Jennifer Saint '... an impressive addition to the shelves of
feminist retellings, balancing rage with beautiful storytelling' -
Irish Times 'It's an ideal gift for teenage girls finding their
voice and their power' - Stylist 'Gift ideas for the book lovers in
your life'
This enchantingly illustrated natural history of fairies, compiled
in the 1920s by the botanist Professor Elsie Arbour for her niece,
is now unveiled for readers of today. Featuring a gold
foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker and sprayed gold edges,
this gorgeous volume is filled with colourful sketches and precise
notes detailing the secret life of fairies and their important role
in the natural world. Inside, you will discover the wide and
wonderful array of different species of fairy around the globe and
explore where and how they live. Delight in this hidden world as
you learn all about: The anatomy of a fairy (Land-based fairies
have individual, separated toes, just as humans do. However, many
species of water fairy have webbed feet.) The life cycle of a fairy
(When walking in the heather, be careful of the tiny flutterpillar
of the Wicklow Fairy, decked out in greens and purples.) Clever
fairy camouflage (Reed fairies living in wetlands usually wear
striped clothes to hide among the tall reeds.) Fairies around the
world (Meet the Lily Hopper of sub-Saharan Africa, the Queen Fairy
of New Guinea, the Penguin Fairy of the Antarctic and many more.)
Fairy habitats (Fairies make their homes in all types of places:
woodlands, jungles, deserts, the Poles and even human homes.)
Concluding with a reminder that we must protect the endangered
habitats of fairies, and all other creatures too, this is a book to
be treasured for a lifetime.
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Ghostology
(Hardcover)
Dugald Steer; Illustrated by Doug Sirois, Garry Walton, Anne Yvonne Gilbert
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R599
Discovery Miles 5 990
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In 1975, under a bed in an old house in Tarrytown, New York, an
unearthly tome entitled Ghostology was discovered, wrapped in a
substance, later found to be ectoplasm. It is the life's work and
study of American ghostologist Lucinda Curtle, who mysteriously
passed to the Other Side during a seance. After her death,
Ghostology seemingly became haunted by the ghost of Lucinda
herself, who now wants to keep the secrets of the dead A SECRET.
Now published, ghostwritten by Dugald Steer, the world itself can
decide if Ghostology - purporting to tell the truth about ghosts -
was solid fact or insubstantial fiction. Delve into the wealth of
information and learn about different types of ghosts, ghosts
around the world and ghost through history; haunted houses, ships
and other objects (including books); the ghostologist's field kit;
psychics and mediums; fakes and frauds; test your ghostological
knowledge on one of Lucinda's own case studies. Complete with a
jewel in the cover, as well as letters, booklets, sealed pages,
flaps, a moving wheel novelty and glow in the dark ink.
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